There is a heavy police presence inside and outside the Tauranga courthouse this morning ahead of the appearance of gang members following a public brawl in Mount Maunganui.
Eight people were arrested after members of the Mongols and Greazy Dogs gangs clashed on Maunganui Rd on Wednesday morning.
Some were carrying weapons and police transported one person to hospital with serious injuries, Western Bay Of Plenty area commander Inspector Clifford Paxton said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
Multiple others received minor injuries.
A reporter at the scene said at least 20 police staff were surrounding the court complex this morning and number of officers were inside the building.